What You Deserve
Ben Bledsoe Lyrics
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MY IMAGES OF YOU
HOPING THEY COME TRUE
THIS TIME I'LL TRY
TO FIND THE WORDS TO SAY
I'LL FIND YOU ANYWAY
AND NOW I HAVE THE PERFECT SONG TO PLAY
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
'CAUSE I'M WHAT YOU DESERVE
RIGHT NOW
NOBODY KNOWS
SOMETIMES I CHANGE MY MIND
BUT I WANT YOU ALL THE TIME
IT DOESN'T GET OLD
I'M DOWN UPON MY KNEE
AS I SING A MELODY
DON'T LEAVE ME HERE, STUCK OUT IN THE RAIN
AND I WON'T
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
CAUSE I'M WHAT YOU DESERVE
THE LIGHT OF YOUR SMILE
FILLING MY DREAMS
I TRAVEL FARTHER
WITH YOU ON MY WING
I'VE FOUND FOREVER
KNOWING WHAT'S NEVER
TO BE
AND I WON'T
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
AND I WON'T
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
CAUSE I'M WHAT YOU DESERVE
The overall theme of Ben Bledsoe's song "What You Deserve" seems to be the idea of unrequited love and the lengths someone will go to in order to express their feelings for someone they care about deeply. The singer in the song seems to be expressing a deep desire to be with the person they are writing about, and are willing to write a song about them in order to express their feelings. The singer even mentions that they will "find [the other person] anyway" because they are so committed to their love.
Throughout the song, the singer also hints at their own insecurities about the situation. They mention "sometimes I change my mind" and "don't leave me here, stuck out in the rain," showing that they are afraid of being rejected or abandoned by the other person. However, despite these worries, the singer remains steadfast in their love, proclaiming that the other person deserves them and that they will "travel farther" with them on their "wing."
Overall, "What You Deserve" tells a story of unrequited love and the deep desire someone can feel to be with the object of their affection. It's a song that is both romantic and vulnerable, expressing the difficulty of expressing one's feelings to someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
AS I SIT AND WRITE
As I am sitting and writing, I am thinking about you and contemplating the hopes and dreams that I have for our relationship.
MY IMAGES OF YOU
My thoughts and imaginations about you and our relationship.
HOPING THEY COME TRUE
I am hoping that my thoughts and imaginations about you will come true, and that we will have a beautiful and fulfilling relationship together.
THIS TIME I'LL TRY
I am making a promise to myself to try harder this time, and to put more effort into expressing my feelings through my words and actions.
TO FIND THE WORDS TO SAY
I am struggling to find the right words to express my feelings towards you.
I'LL FIND YOU ANYWAY
Although it may be difficult, I will go to great lengths to find you and express my love and affection towards you.
AND NOW I HAVE THE PERFECT SONG TO PLAY
I have written a perfect song that perfectly captures my thoughts and emotions towards you, and I want to share it with you.
AND I WON'T
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
'CAUSE I'M WHAT YOU DESERVE
RIGHT NOW
I may not be able to do grand gestures or create elaborate expressions of my love, but through my song, I will be able to express my love for you in the most sincere and heartfelt way possible. You deserve nothing but the best, and I am here to give it to you.
NOBODY KNOWS
Nobody truly knows about the depth of my feelings towards you and how much I care for you.
SOMETIMES I CHANGE MY MIND
Sometimes my feelings towards you fluctuate and change, but my love for you always remains constant.
BUT I WANT YOU ALL THE TIME
No matter how I may feel at any given moment, I always want you in my life and want to express my love and affection for you.
IT DOESN'T GET OLD
My love for you never fades or gets old, and I will always feel the same intensity of love towards you as I do now.
I'M DOWN UPON MY KNEE
I am humbling myself before you and expressing my love and admiration for you in the most sincere and genuine way.
AS I SING A MELODY
Through my song, I am expressing the depth of my love for you and how much you mean to me.
DON'T LEAVE ME HERE, STUCK OUT IN THE RAIN
I am pleading with you to not abandon me or our relationship, and to give us a chance to grow and flourish together.
THE LIGHT OF YOUR SMILE
FILLING MY DREAMS
I TRAVEL FARTHER
WITH YOU ON MY WING
I'VE FOUND FOREVER
KNOWING WHAT'S NEVER
TO BE
The thought of your smile and the memories we create together give me the strength to continue on and overcome any obstacles that come our way. With you by my side, I feel like I can conquer the world, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to build a beautiful and lasting relationship with you.
AND I WON'T
SCRAPE THE SKY
I ONLY KNOW THESE WORDS
AND I CAN'T PAINT A SIGN
MY SONG WILL FIND YOU FIRST
Once again, I may not be able to do grand gestures or create elaborate expressions of my love, but through my song, I will be able to reach you and express my love for you in the sincerest and most heartfelt way.
CAUSE I'M WHAT YOU DESERVE
You deserve nothing but the best, and I am here to give it to you. I am the one who can provide you with the love and affection that you deserve, and I will do everything in my power to make you happy.
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